Natasha Porter was an employee of the NSCA who passed away in October of 2016 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. The Natasha Porter First Generation College Student Scholarship is designed for the specific purpose of providing financial assistance to first generation college students attending an Education Recognition Program (ERP) to attend their first National Conference to network and engage with professionals in the industry. Scholarships will provide the cost of the conference admission, travel (domestic only), daily meal stipend and boarding accommodations. All scholarship applicants must be NSCA Members at the application deadline and must have not yet attended any NSCA Conference in any capacity. Three letters of recommendation are required. The pursuant degree must be in a strength and conditioning field. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation for more information.